High School Completion for Youths & Adults
Your Diploma, Your Way
Tri-County Educational Center (TCEC) is an innovative high school for alternative students ages 16 - 21 and adult students aged 22+. We offer a free, accredited high school diploma from Ferndale Public Schools to all students in Wayne, Macomb & Oakland County. Graduate on your terms! Anytime. Anywhere.
Resources You Need to Succeed
TCEC is not a charter school, or a for-profit business. We are part of Ferndale Public Schools, and we care about helping all the members of our community.
Free Computer & Wifi
We offer laptop computers and WiFi cards to every student, to make online learning easy and accessible.
Educational Mentors
Our student counselors can help you through all of lives challenges and help you succeed in achieving your educational goals.
On-site Career Support Services
Explore career opportunities, Practice resume building, get interview tips and more right here.
Core Curriculum
High School Completion
This is a chance for anyone to complete their high school diploma. We have traditional and on-line courses during the day, afternoon and evening. It is never too late to get your diploma and move on to the dreams you have set for your life.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Caring teachers will help you to improve your reading, writing, and math skills and provide computer support. Raise your confidence, learn new skills, and be proud of what you can accomplish.
English As A Second Language (ESL)
We offer a range of morning and evening English Language class options, both online and in-person, from Monday - Friday. Please contact us for more details!
Tri-County Educational Center 8711 Cloverdale Ferndale, Phone 248-586-8900
Online, Onsite, Blended
Online Courses
Whether you are looking to Recover Credits or Self-Direct your path to your diploma, our online courses enable learning your way.
Earn your diploma faster than anywhere else
Online Course Options
Night School Options
Credit Recovery
Self-Directed Learning
On-Site Learning Labs
Our Ferndale campus is conveniently located in Detroit's nearest northern suburb. Serving students in Oakland, Wayne and Macomb Counties, TCEC offers an alternative to traditional education, with online courses and on-site learning support options. Offering our students online coursework and on-site teaching and mentoring, TCEC creates an environment where teachers really care and students really learn.
Career Support
TCEC is committed to your success, in high school and beyond.
Career Counselors
Our career counselors will help you get hired FAST! Get interview prep, job skills, certification & experience while you learn.
Direct Pipeline to work through MIWorks
Career Counseling
Write your resume
Learn Interview Skills
Discover High Demand Jobs in Growing Industries
Contact our Career Readiness Counselor, Email Pam Bellaver, for more info »
Free Endorsements
Get a Free Certified Endorsement in one of these growing industries with our new TCEC Workforce program.
Information Technology (IT)
Health & Medicine
Childcare & Education
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